| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $8.44 | 12.422% | $9.4884 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.78 | 3.186% | $112.2457 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 4.216% | $212.5068 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.29 | 8.583% | $230.5109 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.71 | 3.144% | $186.3915 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.30 | 12.548% | $38.604 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.41 | 5.845% | $69.2332 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.84 | $858.9805 | $858.98 | $859.00 | $858.90 | |